If you think it will not succeed, will you have the goodness to enclose it under cover and direct to Mr.T.G.S., artist, 82 Great Titchfield Street; and I assure you beforehand that you need be under no apprehension of giving me mortification by refusing it.

It would only convince me that I had not dramatic talents, and would serve, perhaps, to increase my ardor in the pursuit of my professional studies.

If, however, it should meet with your approbation and you should wish to see me on the subject, a line directed as above enclosing your address shall receive immediate attention.
I am as yet undecided what shall be its name.

The character of Oxyd I had designed for you.

The farce is a first attempt and has received the approbation, not only of my theatrical friends generally, but of some confessed critics by whom it has been commended.
With sentiments of respect and esteem I remain, Your most obedient humble servant, T.G.S.
As no further mention of this play is made I fear that the great Charles Mathews did not find it available.